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Elements of Music Quiz for Doc's Fine Arts Class

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  • Q1
    A performance practice based on the concept of a singing leader imitated by a chorus of followers is called
    drone
    ostinato
    thematic development
    Call and response
    30s
  • Q2
    The element of music that has to do with speed
    timbre
    tempo
    dynamics
    rhythm
    30s
  • Q3
    A combination of tones that sounds discordant or in need of resolution can be described as
    diatonic
    dissonant
    disoriented
    consonant
    30s
  • Q4
    In simple meter, the beat is divided into groups of
    3
    2
    4
    30s
  • Q5
    In compound meter, the beat divides into groups of
    2
    4
    3
    30s
  • Q6
    The element that organizes music in time is
    dynamics
    tempo
    rhythm
    beat
    30s
  • Q7
    A collection of pitches arranged in ascending and descending order constitutes a
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    scale
    triad
    chord
    melody
    30s
  • Q8
    When a melody does not begin on the first beat (or downbeat), it is said to begin on a(n):
    upbeat
    consonance
    syncopated beat
    irregular beat
    30s
  • Q9
    The distance between two pitches is called
    consonance
    dissonance
    interval
    pitch
    30s
  • Q10
    Three or more notes sounded together create a
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    chord
    pattern
    quartet
    scale
    30s
  • Q11
    Tempo and dynamic markings are usually given in what language?
    French
    Italian
    Latin
    30s
  • Q12
    If a composer wants to indicate tempo precisely, in terms of beats per minutes, a ____________ is given.
    metronome marking
    rhythmic marking
    scale
    dynamic marking
    30s
  • Q13
    Simple harmony can be created when a melody is accompanied by a long, sustained tone called a
    countermelody
    drone
    syncopation
    Gregorian Chant
    30s
  • Q14
    The tonality of a piece is determined by
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    style chosen by the composer
    rhyme scheme chosen by the composer
    rhythm chosen by the composer
    scale chosen by the composer
    30s
  • Q15
    The added part to the melody that adds support, depth, and richnes
    tone quality
    timbre
    melody
    harmony
    30s

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